K-POP
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Science fiction film 'Jung-E' garners explosive popularity on Netflix
SEOUL -- South Korean science fiction film "Jung_E," by Yeon Sang-ho, became the most watched content on Netflix's non-English chart. The film depicts a story of researchers striving to develop an artificial intelligence-based combat robot by cloning a brain of a female warrior named "Yun Jung-yi" to fight against enemies in the 22nd century. The global streaming service giant said that the South Korean film recorded some 19.3 million hours of viewing only t
January 26, 2023 -
Virtual model Lucy to promote fashion items through live commerce show
SEOUL -- Lucy, a 29-year-old virtual model created by the home shopping channel of South Korea's conglomerate Lotte, will appear in online shopping shows for bags and accessories designed by Vivienne Westwood, a global fashion brand based in London. The virtual influencer with more than 105,000 followers will interact with viewers through a monthly live commerce show on YouTube. Live commerce is a home shopping-like online service that enables two-way communication between shopp
January 26, 2023 -
Girl band Le Sserafim's dance song 'Antifragile' played more than 200 million times on Spotify
SEOUL -- "Antifragile," the tile song of K-pop girl group Le Sserafim, has been streamed more than 200 million times for 96 days after its release on Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service. The five-member band formed by Hybe's music label showcased young girls' firm stance to overcome various difficulties in life with a strong mentality through the dance song. According to Source Music, the title track was played more than 200 million times
January 24, 2023 -
S. Koreans are mixed about debut of virtual K-pop girl band MAVE:
SEOUL -- South Koreans are showing mixed views about the debut of MAVE:, a four-member girl band created by Metaverse Entertainment, a virtual reality content developer affiliated with South Korea's leading game publisher Netmarble. While some fans are excited to watch the rookie girl group's music video, others are skeptical as they are repulsed by the virtual humans' debut. MAVE:, whose brand concept contains the meaning of "making new waves" in the K-pop
January 20, 2023 -
Pinkfong to recreate Hong Kong's main theme park using Baby Shark IP
SEOUL -- Targeting the Chinese market, Pinkfong, the creator of a catchy cartoon song called "Baby Shark," has teamed up with the operator of Hong Kong's main theme park called "Ocean Park Hong Kong" to set up the theme park using Baby Shark characters. Visitors can wear sailor costumes and enjoy the Baby Shark-themed sea view. Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of the largest theme parks in Hong Kong along with Hong Kong Disneyland. The theme park was visited by m
January 19, 2023 -
BTS member Jimin appointed as global ambassador for luxury fashion brand Dior
SEOUL -- Jimin, a member of BTS, was selected as the global ambassador of Christian Dior, a France-based high-end luxury fashion brand known as Dior, to promote various fashion items and campaigns. The 27-year-old has aroused fans' curiosity regarding his enlistment as his agency earlier announced that all BTS members would fulfill their mandatory military service. After Dior's announcement on January 17, the artist expressed his excitement through his Instagram post, writi
January 18, 2023 -
Super rookie girl band NewJeans debuts on Billboard's Hot100 chart with 'Ditto'
SEOUL -- Just after about six months of the band's debut, K-pop super rookie NewJeans entered Billboard's top 100 popular song chart with "Ditto," a dance song released on December 19, 2022. The five-member band stepped into the spotlight as soon as it debuted on July 2022 and won various awards including the "Rookie Artist Award" and "Best Digital Song" at the "2023 Golden Disk Awards," an annual Asian music awards event hosted by So
January 18, 2023 -
K-pop album exports hit record high in 2022
SEOUL -- Exports of South Korean K-pop albums in 2022 reached $233 million, up 5.6 percent on-year, state data showed. For the first time, more than 80 million copies were sold. Data released by the state-run tax organization Korea Customs Service showed that Japan was the largest importer of K-pop albums with $85.74 million, followed by China with $51.33 million and the United States with $38.88 million. Other top 10 importers include Taiwan, Thailand, Germany and France. In
January 17, 2023 -
Pinkfong selects former Disney short-form content creator David Levy to lead studio in US branch
SEOUL -- David Levy, a veteran short-form content creator who directed various Disney animated videos, has been picked to lead a studio in the American branch of Pinkfong, a South Korean educational entertainment company known for a catchy cartoon song called "Baby Shark." The former Disney animation director will lead the intellectual property business and work with global studios. Short-form videos that are normally 15 to 60 seconds long are gaining popularity in the co
January 12, 2023 -
Minari actress Youn Yuh-jung signs with American agency Creative Artists Agency
SEOUL -- Youn Yuh-jung, a veteran actress who won the 2021 Academy Award for her role in the 2021 American film Minari, signed with Creative Artists Agency, a major entertainment agency based in Los Angeles. The American agency works with many famous actors including Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, and Ryan Gosling. According to an exclusive report released by US entertainment news media Deadline, the 75-year-old signed a contract with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The agency has signed wit
January 11, 2023
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PHOTOS: Railway workers threaten strike
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SK bioscience's influenza vaccine approved in Indonesia
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LG Electronics unveils software kit for AI home robot at global conference
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Kim Jong-un inspects missile base, citing growing US nuclear threat
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to offer insights at AI forum in Mumbai
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CJ Olive Young expands rapidly growing live-streaming commerce
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OPINION: Canada's tariff strategy on Chinese EVs- A misstep in trade and climate policy
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Korea to raise industrial power rates by 9.7%
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OPINION: North Korea and Russia - Alliance of the weak
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Ex-president Lee Myung-bak's elder brother dies at 89